(a) The State of Maryland assents to the federal acts.
(b) The State Treasurer shall:
(1) be the custodian of any money received under the federal acts; and
(2) disburse this money in accordance with the federal acts.
(c) The Maryland Department of Labor and the State Board of Education, as appropriate, shall:
(1) cooperate with the appropriate federal agencies in administering the federal acts;
(2) do anything necessary to secure the benefits of the federal acts;
(3) facilitate the transfer of funds to the appropriate operational agency; and
(4) represent this State in all matters relating to the administration of the federal acts.